Job Openings

Co-Director of Campus Ministry

St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Newman Center at Ball State University is searching for a spirit-centered, enthusiastic, individual, to co-lead it’s Catholic campus ministry, to develop an innovative team approach to campus and young adult ministry, and to minister specifically to the male students of our campus. We are looking for a person who has a clear call to campus and young adult ministry. The candidate should have the ability to develop and implement a plan for campus ministry, which would include faith formation, facilitating retreats and spiritual programming, recruiting student leaders, event planning, managing a budget, leading our resident intern program, and more.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Pastor, the Campus Ministers will collaborate to lead the Catholic student ministries, outreach and events serving all students of Ball State University. Such programs include support for liturgical celebrations; retreats, service, faith formation, spiritual, and evangelization programs; and social gatherings. The Campus Ministers are to create an environment where the Newman Center becomes home to the students spiritual and intellectual lives, apostolic mission, and Christian maturity.

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

* Oversee all of the student ministries and events at St. Francis Newman Center, working to empower student leadership whenever possible, including direction of the internship program

* Maintain parish website and all student-related social media outlets.

* Participate regularly in the day-to-day activities of the Newman Center and parish.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

* Must have a strong desire and ability to work with young adults.

* Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and Catholic theology.

* Strong interpersonal and human relations and verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to work independently and on a team and attend to details and perform duties with a sense of compassion, energy, openness, composure, and flexibility and strive to be a model of integrity and Christian Discipleship.

* Ability to operate a personal computer and various software programs, as well as to communicate via social media outlets.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.

* Previous experience working in either a campus and/or church setting. A Bachelor’s degree is required; with a preferred focus in a field of study related to ministry.

* Ability to work nights and weekends

Interested parties should send their resume to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, attn: Tara Edmondson, tedmondson@parish.dol-in.org.